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CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Drive-in movies are proving to be a big hit in the valley, Central Point’s drive-in showings for this weekend sold out in less than 15 minutes. This Friday and Saturday, The Rogue Drive-In at the Jackson County Expo …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — City parks in Grants Pass are starting to reopen with some restrictions in place. The information coordinator for the city says all city dog parks and tennis courts are open with social distancing guidelines in place. Basketball courts …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A Grants Pass couple holds weekly Zoom meetings discussing how the community can prevent another pandemic in the future. The online presentations are lead by John Chambers. He explains what’s called the “three-legged stool of public health” which …

CANYONVILLE, Ore. — Seven Feathers Casino Resort officially reopened Friday with several added safety precautions. A spokesperson from the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe says all guests go through a temperature screening when they arrive. All staff and guests are required to wear …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Staying 6 feet apart and minimizing close contact is not proving easy for local firefighters as they enter the busiest season of the year. Rural Metro’s Division Chief Austin Prince says the agency brought on 14 new firefighters …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “We know a lot of folks are getting a little cooped up inside want to get out and get some fresh air and there’s a huge demand for it,” said Steve Lambert, Jackson County parks program manager. Masks …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon economists say the COVID-19 pandemic could hit hard across the state in the coming years. “It’s not really a surprise, we fully expected it to be bad news,” State Representative, Kim Wallan said. A recession may be looming …

MEDFORD, Ore. — With southern Oregon counties back open, there are ways you can stay safe while still integrating back into, what some might call, a ‘normal’ life. When it comes to dining at restaurants or shopping in stores, Jackson County Health …

ASHLAND, Ore. — As this global pandemic affects our world, it also brings to light our own mortality and the mortality of those around us. “One of the most important things to me as a nurse has been to do my best …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Several local cities are creating financial programs to help their small businesses through the pandemic. The City of Ashland is doing something a little different. The City of Medford is making nearly $125,000 available to struggling businesses. Grants Pass …